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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.60, 1,371.99 and 337.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.60, 1,371.99 and 337.34 is: 506.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.60 : 1,371.99 = 337.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.60/1,371.99 = 337.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.60x = 1,371.99 × 337.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.60x = 462,827.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,827.11/914.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.04

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